DEADWOODS

Noun

deadwoods

plural of deadwood

Source: Wiktionary


DEADWOOD

Dead"wood`, n.

1. (Naut.)

Definition: A mass of timbers built into the bow and stern of a vessel to give solidity.

2. Dead trees or branches; useless material.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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